Flight Club, the social darts company, is bringing its 10th-anniversary charity tour to Liverpool on October 8th. The event will take place at Chavasse Park and feature a day of public activities followed by an evening tournament to raise funds for 21 charities, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
The nationwide tour, running from October 3rd to 22nd, involves a refurbished fire engine travelling across the UK. The Liverpool stop aims to engage the community and support the company's charitable arm, the Yellow Ball Foundation.
Key Takeaways
- Flight Club's 10th-anniversary charity tour will visit Liverpool on October 8th.
- A daytime event at Chavasse Park will offer free prizes and treats to the public.
- An evening charity darts tournament will raise funds for 21 charities, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
- Teams can enter the tournament for £250, with prizes including a £1,000 bar tab and unlimited pizza.
- The tour features a fire engine that co-founders used for a world-record-setting charity trip in 2010.
Anniversary Celebrations in Liverpool
On Tuesday, October 8th, Flight Club will set up its anniversary celebration at Chavasse Park. The company's team will be present throughout the day with a restored fire engine, which serves as the centerpiece of the national tour.
Members of the public are invited to visit the location to participate in the festivities. According to the company, hundreds of prizes and treats will be given away to passers-by as a thank you for their support over the past decade.
Evening Charity Tournament
The main fundraising activity will be a charity tournament held at the Flight Club venue in Chavasse Park. The event is scheduled to run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Teams of five can register to compete in a three-hour social darts competition. The entry fee is £250 per team, and all proceeds will be donated directly to the selected charities. The package for each team includes unlimited pizza and a welcome round of drinks.
Tournament Details at a Glance
- Date: Tuesday, 8th October
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Flight Club, Chavasse Park
- Team Size: 5 people
- Cost: £250 per team
- Includes: 3 hours of darts, unlimited pizza, welcome drinks
- Grand Prize: A £1,000 bar tab
Supporting Local and National Causes
The fundraising efforts in Liverpool will benefit a total of 21 charitable organisations. A significant local beneficiary is Alder Hey Children's Hospital, a prominent institution in the city.
The event is organized in partnership with the Yellow Ball Foundation, Flight Club's own charity. The foundation aims to support various causes through community events and fundraising initiatives like this anniversary tour.
The Story Behind the Fire Engine
The use of a fire engine for the tour is a significant part of Flight Club's history. In 2010, co-founders Steve and Paul, along with CFO Ross and friends, travelled around the world in the same vehicle. The trip was in memory of Steve's father, who was a firefighter for 33 years.
That expedition raised £120,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, The Fire Fighters Charity, and The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. It also earned the team a Guinness World Record. The experience of bringing people together during that journey inspired the concept for Flight Club.
From a Global Trip to a Global Brand
The idea for Flight Club was born from the camaraderie and social connections forged during the 2010 fire engine journey. The co-founders wanted to create a venue that captured that same spirit of community and fun.
The first Flight Club venue opened in Shoreditch, London, in 2015. Since then, the brand has expanded significantly. Today, there are 28 Flight Club locations operating globally, with plans for further growth.
The 10th-anniversary tour brings the company's story full circle. The very same fire engine, affectionately named "Martha," has been brought out of retirement to travel the country. It serves as a mobile symbol of the brand's charitable origins and its journey from a fundraising adventure to an international business.
Residents and local businesses in Liverpool are encouraged to participate in both the daytime celebrations and the evening tournament to support the fundraising efforts for Alder Hey and other important causes.
